Madrid

Visitors Love:

Prado Museum,

Plaza Mayor,

Retiro Park

There’s an unforgettable something extra to life in Madrid. Whether it's an added splash of color in Goya’s paintings that line the Prado, or an extra bit of chili that adds a kick to the already famo... Show more

There’s an unforgettable something extra to life in Madrid. Whether it's an added splash of color in Goya’s paintings that line the Prado, or an extra bit of chili that adds a kick to the already famously flavorful cuisine, the city has a vitality that can captivate any visitor.
Although often considered to be Barcelona’s more serious and older sister, there is a reassuring confidence in the way its inhabitants carry themselves. Perhaps it’s the backdrop—medieval mansions, baroque extravagance and its centerpiece, the gorgeous Royal Palace—that give the city its majestic rhythm.
Enjoy the sunrise and greenery in Retiro Park before spending the morning at the Prado. Have a late lunch and take an afternoon siesta, before rising late to join the locals for dinner after 8.